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Step 1
Find a word processing application. You can use word processing applications to write letters, reports, resumes and cover letters. Homework assignments are easily completed, and you can create note cards. You can create a template for any work that you do repeatedly.
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Step 2
Install a spreadsheet application to accomplish common everyday tasks. Some of these include a budget, a checkbook registry and an address book. Use your spreadsheet application wisely by learning how to insert columns, rows and rows of numbers. Use templates to decrease the amount of time you need to do your work.
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Step 3
Use Internet applications to hook up to the Web so you can get online, use your email and search the Web. Research is easily completed with search engines such as Google and Yahoo! Join forums that you're interested in to talk with fellow enthusiasts about cars, needlework or finding work, to name a few.
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Step 4
Sign up for a free email service so you can keep in touch with your family and friends. Once you have an email account, you can also use an instant messenger to keep in touch with people even faster than email.
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Step 5
Locate the accessories that come with your computer to keep up with the maintenance of your computer. Using computer applications means setting up times to maintain your computer or running the software yourself. This includes using a disk defragmenter to keep your hard drive running smoothly. Whenever you delete files, it creates holes in your hard drive, which the disk defragmenter will fix. Look into setting up automatic backups so you don't have to worry about losing your work.
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Step 6
Select an anti-virus application and install it on your computer. Set it to run daily so you won't have to worry about viruses invading your computer and damaging important information.
